IS YOUR PRENUP VALID?
F lorida recognizes agreements between in the event of divorce. Prenuptial agreements allow couples to navigate their way around the requirements of the law. These agreements exchange marriage for certain financial terms not otherwise available in the absence of a valid prenuptial agreement. There are many reasons why marrying couples insist on prenuptial agreements. Primarily, these agreements bring certainty and predictability to each spouse’s financial future. Prenuptial agreements are usually subject to attack, and they must be drafted with the formalities required by law in order to be enforceable. In order for a prenuptial agreement to be valid in Florida, the party asked to sign it must have had the opportunity to consult with an attorney. There must be complete and full financial disclosure of both parties’ assets and liabilities. Lastly, for the agreement to be valid, it must be voluntarily entered into after full understanding of each party’s financial condition. marrying couples that define each spouse’s rights and obligations toward the other
Here are some things that prospective spouses are free to agree to under Florida law before they ever get married: • ●Each spouse’s ability to manage or control property during the marriage • ●How the couple will divide their property in the event of a divorce or death • ●Whether one spouse will pay the other alimony after divorce • ●What happens to each spouse’s retirement plans or pensions • ●What happens to the proceeds of any life insurance policies • ●Whether each spouse is required to write a will to carry out the terms of the agreement Florida uses the Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act to determine the enforceability of prenuptial agreements. Agreements that are unfair in Florida are still enforceable, unless the spouse seeking to attack it can show that the agreement is unconscionable and the other party concealed their financial condition.
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PASTA WITH TURKEY AND BROCCOLI
(Recipe inspired by realsimple.com)
This simple, delicious recipe only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s also a great way to encourage kids to eat their broccoli. The next time you make pasta, leave the canned sauce in the pantry and make this instead!
Ingredients
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3/4 pounds pasta (shells or orecchiette)
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt
Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan.
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